Employment
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This free masterclass is available on eCampus, the ITCILO's online learning platform.
The world of work is in upheaval. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, amid rising geopolitical tensions, and under the strain of a global cost of living crisis, societies face an uncertain future. With over 200 million people unemployed globally, urgent action is needed.
This masterclass gathers eight leading employment policy experts to provide cutting-edge strategies for tackling critical issues like youth unemployment, gender inequality, and the impact of climate change, digitalization and crises on the labour market. Going through the Masterclass video lessons, you’ll gain the tools to promote the creation of sustainable, inclusive jobs and drive meaningful change in this volatile environment.
Speakers
- Sangheon Lee - Director of the Employment Policy Department, ILO Geneva
- Camilla Roman - Senior Policy and Just Transition Specialist, ILO Geneva
- Caroline Njuki - Chief Technical Advisor & Programme Manager, ILO Nairobi
- Bernd Mueller - Manager of the Employment Policy and Analysis Programme, ITCILO
- Sher Singh Verick - Adviser to the Deputy Director-General, ILO Geneva
- Pedro Moreno da Fonseca- Lifelong Learning Specialist, ILO Geneva
- Radhicka Kapoor - Senior Employment Specialist, ILO Geneva
- Valeria Esquivel - Employment Policies and Gender Specialist, ILO Geneva
What will i learn?
Throughout 8 video lessons, you will be able to develop a broad understanding of evolving dynamics in the world of work and the novel approaches needed to foster a more equitable and productive labor market for all.
- Lesson 1: Global trends, social justice and decent job creation
Understand what the current global trends and their impacts on the labour market are, the importance of focusing on decent jobs and social justice during these turbulent times of change, how we can effectively promote employment.
- Lesson 2: Just transition, climate change and the Labour market
Discover how climate changes relate to employment and decent work, what policies are needed for creating decent and green jobs, how we can achieve these goals amid multiple crises and resistance to just transition.
- Lesson 3: Integrating conflicts and crises response into employment policies
Reflect on how climate change relates to employment and decent work, what policies are needed for creating decent and green jobs, how we can achieve these goals amid multiple crises and resistance to just transition.
- Lesson 4: A new economic framework for structural transformation
Understand how economics and structural transformation relate to job creation, how economic policies can become more pro-employment, the effectiveness of economic policies in times of crisis and transitions?
- Lesson 5: The reality of AI and its impact on labour market
Reflect on how AI and automation will affect job availability in the next decade, what major digital transformations are reshaping workplaces across sectors, how policymakers can integrate digital advancements with employment and skills development, what policies promote inclusive and sustainable digital transformation.
- Lesson 6: Skills development in times of transitions
Discover what new skills are in demand during this age of transition, how skills policies support job creation, what national policies link employment and skills to transitions.
- Lesson 7: Shining a light on informal employment and decent work deficits
Understand how informal employment in the Global South affects economic growth, what are examples of policies that formalize jobs, what causes underemployment in the Global South, how we can improve job quality and availability, and how policies can effectively reduce working poverty?
- Lesson 8: Design and implementation of gender-responsive employment policies
Reflect on how improving women's access to decent jobs helps societies during transitions, what is a gender-responsive approach to employment and economic policies, and how it can be implemented?
How will i learn?
Explore our 8-video lesson series for a flexible and self-paced learning experience. Our specialists share their stories and expertise, providing valuable insights to enhance your understanding. Progress at your own pace, and when you're ready, assess your knowledge to earn a digital credential, validating your newfound expertise.